Somewhere in Halifax, a Little Boy Cried...

[RGM81]

Because of this news: http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=348304

The injury situation on the Montreal Canadiens blue line just went from bad to worse as general manager Pierre Gauthier has confirmed that Josh Gorges will need surgery to repair his injured knee and will miss the remainder of the season.
Gorges originally suffered the injury during a December loss to the New York Islanders. He was placed on Injured Reserve on New Year's Eve.
The 28-year old Gorges has been one of the Canadiens' unsung heroes this season and trails only fellow defenceman Roman Hamrlik in average ice time for the Habs this season with over 21 minutes a game. He has one goal and six assists in 36 games this season.

TSN fail as Josh is 26. But man, this sucks.

[MasonRaymond0320]

ouch...as much as a dislike the canadiens (mostly 'cause of their fans), i hope this does not effect the team too much, although I can see it effecting a little bit of leadership, and team effort. Hope he makes a full recovery!

Andrew

[flemingc04]

I just heard this on TSN a little while ago and could only imagine your reaction. My sincere condolences for you and the Canadiens lol.

[max91ess]

this new is so sad...

and my fav player still not playing :(

[30ranfordfan]

This one can't be making Rich happy.

Looks like Gorges is done for the year:

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=348304

[RGM81]

Already have a thread about it. Still sad.

[30ranfordfan]

And like a responsible moderator, I've now merged them.

I was a little surprised when I thought that I beat you to the punch on this one.

Bad break for the Habs, and Gorges.

Already have a thread about it. Still sad.

[RGM81]

Canadiens defenceman Josh Gorges took a philosophical approach today to his right knee injury, which in the days ahead will require reconstructive surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament he said he tore in his final year of junior hockey in 2003-04 in Kelowna.
Gorges added that annual checkups showed he could continue to play, but that one day the joint would need repair. That day has arrived.
Gorges hoped to know by day's end, or soon thereafter, where and when he'd have his surgery, having finally damaged his knee to the point of needing an operation, on Dec. 26 in Long Island.

Sheer heart.

[whatagoalie43]

really rough break, hopefully it heals well and he can get back healthy for the next season

[KangoBass]

Speaking of the Habs why didn't you guys resign Koivu? He's has been a great addition to our team (the Ducks) and for the local area.